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Financial aids director to By Robert Whetten A two-part television news special alleging sexual harassment in the financial aids office of Weber State College is expected to draw a libel suit from financial aids director William VanDyke. The film cuts, aired Tuesday and Wednesday evening by KUTV Channel 2 news, directly implicated VanDyke, although none of the three women interviewed actually named the alleged offender. VanDyke's legal counsel, Richard Richards, said a libel suit is being drawn up against KUTV and the "secret accusers." Won't Retract "We have asked them to retract the accusations, but they indicated they will not," Richards said, adding that the suit will probably be filed sometime next week. Volume 40 Issue 32 l 9 19 1 IE It J L 3 bzJUlr iLAJ Ujfc3Lj rr... J Li ogden utah - Utah court verdict favors Redding on salary issue By Robert Whetten A unanimous Utah Supreme Court ruling, handed down Monday, directs Weber State College to make its employee's salaries public. The ruling followed an appeal filed by WSC attorneys after a Utah district court judge ordered the salary information released in January, 1979. Former Signpost editor John Redding was plaintiff in the suit against the college requesting personally-identifiable salary figures in accordance with a 1975 decision making taxpayer-supported salaries public information.Weber State officials indicated Tuesday that the salary disclosures would be made immediately. "The college has been given the ability to release the information requested," stated Assistant to the President Dean Hurst. "We intend to comply." It was revealed that preparations were under way to print the information, which would be made available to anyone for a reasonable copy charge within a reasonable time Former President speaks out By Eunice Schlenker The Salt Lake Airport was fogged in Tuesday night, forcing ex-president Gerald Ford to land at Hill Field and arrive an hour late for his press conference at the Hilton Hotel. The occasion was the Utah Republican Party's fund-raising dinner. Brisk, hurried, and VanDyke has denied all allegations made by the women and claims he recognized none of them. He also stated he is prepared to take a lie detector test and challenged the young women to do likewise. Denies Unfairity KUTV News commentator Carlos Amezcua, who coordinated and reported the news special, denied that the report was unfair. "I feel the report was very balanced," he said. '-'We gave the college the last word, because we knew of the serious nature of the allegations." Amezcua also said VanDyke was told what the women had said before the program was aired, a statement in direct conflict with Richards' claims. Amezcua said VanDyke had called him Tuesday evening and threatened him with a libel suit if KUTV allowed the interviews to be aired. WEBER STATE COLLEGE period. Await Return On Wednesday, however, college officials told the Signpost they have been directed by President Rodney H. Brady to await his return from Washington Saturday before making a decision. At that time President Brady, along with Utah Board of Higher Education Commissioner T. H. Bell and the presidents of Utah State University and the University of Utah, will decide whether to appeal the decision to a federal court. The college reportedly has 20 days to appeal the decision. Concern Eliminated WSC Vice President of Administrative Services D. Parry Wilson indicated that one concern of the college in releasing salary figures has been practically eliminated. Wilson said the college is now freed from liability resulting from an invasion of privacy suit. A WSC employee would have to contest the Supreme Court's decision, which "seems unlikely," ac businesslike, he told the waiting crowd to sit down as he heaped accolades on Utah. "Utah treated me very well in 1976, according me the highest percentage for any state in the union, for which Betty and I are grateful," he said. Responding to reporter's questions ranging from his The financial aid office will soon undergo a federal investigation on charges of race discrimination. One of these charges, received by HEW in Denver on Dec. 21 from the local Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), indicated there had been sexual harassment at the office. A federal investigation of CORE concerning misuse of funds is also still pending, and Richards said CORE and the latest accusers are "inseparably connected." In response to the continuing charges made against the financial aids office, college President Rodney H. Brady ordered an indepth study of all the allegations, according . to assistant to the President Dean Hurst. No Evidence Hurst noted that all the charges made by CORE had been denied February 8, 1980 cording to Wilson. Despite this, he said, no plans had been made in the event that the Supreme Court ruled against the college and therefore the question of an appeal remains open. College officials appeared perplexed about a direct conflict between a 1979 law classifying personally-identifiable higher education salaries as private and the latest ruling. Wilson indicated he believes the ruling pertains only to 1978-79 salary figures as specifically requested by Redding.Redding requested the information's release three times in 1978, twice during spring and once in the fall, before finally filing a suit naming the college, several of its administrators, including Dr. Brady, and others as defendants. The Associated Press and the Logan "Herald-Journal," had joined in the Signpost's request in the fall of 1978. College Appeals In early January 1979, Third Judicial Court Judge G. continued on page 2 political aspirations to opinions on the draft, to Carter's performance, Ford answered in his simple straightforward manner without undue invective. On the draft subject, he spoke out against it at the present, but added that if and when it does become necessary later, we must consider alternatives. file libel suit and that "not one substantiated piece of evidence" has been given against VanDyke. Hurst also noted that an attempt has been made to secure a transcript of the film and names of the women, but that this information was withheld by KUTV. A survey of counselors at the college revealed that no sexual harassment has been reported before. "Why did it come out now?" asked Hurst, later implying that there may be hidden connections here. VanDyke said he believes it is part of "smokescreen" to draw attention away from the ongoing investigation of CORE. When Utah CORE chairman Ed Thomas was told of the college's suspicion of a connection between CORE and the news special, he responded with, "Now why would they say that? I Supreme Court nod ponders questions By Guy Yocom The decision handed down Tuesday by the Utah Supreme Court favoring former Signpost Editor John Redding following his suit against Weber State College is a five-page document that dealt with the competing questions that persisted throughout the case: Is data kept by the state government public information, and is the right of privacy of the public employees' violated by releasing their salaries? Undue Intrusion There was no undue-intrusion into the right of the privacy of the individuals, the court said, by releasing the salaries. Freedom of speech and of the press outwighed -considerations as to the right of privacy of the employees in this case, the court stated. The Court recounted precedent in both federal and state court cases, as well as the Constitution. New interpretations were made to clarify their stand on public information matters. x Concededly Difficult This was seemingly not easy for the Supreme Court, which admitted in their decision that "It is concededly difficult to define with precision the line of demarcation between that which is public and that which is private. As in so many areas of human affairs, there is a daylight, the dark, and the on current issues Concerning his presidential aspirations, he said, "I've said repeatedly for three years that I'm not a candidate for reelection. I withdrew my name in Massachusetts, and will in Connecticut and Wisconsin also. If there were a deadlock, and enough support generated for me-a very remote possibility I'd wouldn't honor those remarks with a comment." Some of the women who provided information, apparently didn't even know what the letters C-O-R-E represented, an anonyomous KUTV source stated, and one of the women interviewed is white. The CORE program currently has only black members. Investigation Pending Conflicting reports say an investigation of the college on race discrimination charges will begin either next week or as soon as the investigation of CORE is completed. An inspector apparently will be sent from Denver to take a second look at CORE'S financial records. A preliminary inspection was completed on Jan. 19 and CORE chairwoman Shirley Thomas, a WSC student, insists the organization's records are in order. twilight, in which the lines are blurred and that is where the problem arises." It wasn't precedent with which the court wholly stood in issuing their decision. The right of privacy, they said, was to be determined by "applying the commonly accepted standards of social property." Potential Evil The court concluded that the public institutions, which depend upon finances provided by the public, must disclose how the public money is spent-even when it comes to disclosing the salaries of their employees. There was a greater potential for evil, they said, in keeping the salaries secret than by ' making them public. Weber State had expressed fear that disclosing the salaries would have an adverse affect upon its ability to operate the college. The Supreme Court did not elaborate on whether or not the college would be hindered in its operation, but overrode the argument by adhering to the relentless questions of, what is public information, and when should it be kept private? The decision was unanimous with a 5-0 vote. No costs were awarded. The written decision was authored by Chief Justice Crockett. Justices Maughan, Hall, Wilkins and Stewart concurred with his dissertation. respond to my party's call," he said. Relative to favorite candidates, he reiterated that he'd taken "a strong stand not to support any particular candidate until the Republican party makes its selection, then I'll rally behind him all the way," he added, continued on page 2

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Financial aids director to By Robert Whetten A two-part television news special alleging sexual harassment in the financial aids office of Weber State College is expected to draw a libel suit from financial aids director William VanDyke. The film cuts, aired Tuesday and Wednesday evening by KUTV Channel 2 news, directly implicated VanDyke, although none of the three women interviewed actually named the alleged offender. VanDyke's legal counsel, Richard Richards, said a libel suit is being drawn up against KUTV and the "secret accusers." Won't Retract "We have asked them to retract the accusations, but they indicated they will not," Richards said, adding that the suit will probably be filed sometime next week. Volume 40 Issue 32 l 9 19 1 IE It J L 3 bzJUlr iLAJ Ujfc3Lj rr... J Li ogden utah - Utah court verdict favors Redding on salary issue By Robert Whetten A unanimous Utah Supreme Court ruling, handed down Monday, directs Weber State College to make its employee's salaries public. The ruling followed an appeal filed by WSC attorneys after a Utah district court judge ordered the salary information released in January, 1979. Former Signpost editor John Redding was plaintiff in the suit against the college requesting personally-identifiable salary figures in accordance with a 1975 decision making taxpayer-supported salaries public information.Weber State officials indicated Tuesday that the salary disclosures would be made immediately. "The college has been given the ability to release the information requested," stated Assistant to the President Dean Hurst. "We intend to comply." It was revealed that preparations were under way to print the information, which would be made available to anyone for a reasonable copy charge within a reasonable time Former President speaks out By Eunice Schlenker The Salt Lake Airport was fogged in Tuesday night, forcing ex-president Gerald Ford to land at Hill Field and arrive an hour late for his press conference at the Hilton Hotel. The occasion was the Utah Republican Party's fund-raising dinner. Brisk, hurried, and VanDyke has denied all allegations made by the women and claims he recognized none of them. He also stated he is prepared to take a lie detector test and challenged the young women to do likewise. Denies Unfairity KUTV News commentator Carlos Amezcua, who coordinated and reported the news special, denied that the report was unfair. "I feel the report was very balanced," he said. '-'We gave the college the last word, because we knew of the serious nature of the allegations." Amezcua also said VanDyke was told what the women had said before the program was aired, a statement in direct conflict with Richards' claims. Amezcua said VanDyke had called him Tuesday evening and threatened him with a libel suit if KUTV allowed the interviews to be aired. WEBER STATE COLLEGE period. Await Return On Wednesday, however, college officials told the Signpost they have been directed by President Rodney H. Brady to await his return from Washington Saturday before making a decision. At that time President Brady, along with Utah Board of Higher Education Commissioner T. H. Bell and the presidents of Utah State University and the University of Utah, will decide whether to appeal the decision to a federal court. The college reportedly has 20 days to appeal the decision. Concern Eliminated WSC Vice President of Administrative Services D. Parry Wilson indicated that one concern of the college in releasing salary figures has been practically eliminated. Wilson said the college is now freed from liability resulting from an invasion of privacy suit. A WSC employee would have to contest the Supreme Court's decision, which "seems unlikely," ac businesslike, he told the waiting crowd to sit down as he heaped accolades on Utah. "Utah treated me very well in 1976, according me the highest percentage for any state in the union, for which Betty and I are grateful," he said. Responding to reporter's questions ranging from his The financial aid office will soon undergo a federal investigation on charges of race discrimination. One of these charges, received by HEW in Denver on Dec. 21 from the local Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), indicated there had been sexual harassment at the office. A federal investigation of CORE concerning misuse of funds is also still pending, and Richards said CORE and the latest accusers are "inseparably connected." In response to the continuing charges made against the financial aids office, college President Rodney H. Brady ordered an indepth study of all the allegations, according . to assistant to the President Dean Hurst. No Evidence Hurst noted that all the charges made by CORE had been denied February 8, 1980 cording to Wilson. Despite this, he said, no plans had been made in the event that the Supreme Court ruled against the college and therefore the question of an appeal remains open. College officials appeared perplexed about a direct conflict between a 1979 law classifying personally-identifiable higher education salaries as private and the latest ruling. Wilson indicated he believes the ruling pertains only to 1978-79 salary figures as specifically requested by Redding.Redding requested the information's release three times in 1978, twice during spring and once in the fall, before finally filing a suit naming the college, several of its administrators, including Dr. Brady, and others as defendants. The Associated Press and the Logan "Herald-Journal," had joined in the Signpost's request in the fall of 1978. College Appeals In early January 1979, Third Judicial Court Judge G. continued on page 2 political aspirations to opinions on the draft, to Carter's performance, Ford answered in his simple straightforward manner without undue invective. On the draft subject, he spoke out against it at the present, but added that if and when it does become necessary later, we must consider alternatives. file libel suit and that "not one substantiated piece of evidence" has been given against VanDyke. Hurst also noted that an attempt has been made to secure a transcript of the film and names of the women, but that this information was withheld by KUTV. A survey of counselors at the college revealed that no sexual harassment has been reported before. "Why did it come out now?" asked Hurst, later implying that there may be hidden connections here. VanDyke said he believes it is part of "smokescreen" to draw attention away from the ongoing investigation of CORE. When Utah CORE chairman Ed Thomas was told of the college's suspicion of a connection between CORE and the news special, he responded with, "Now why would they say that? I Supreme Court nod ponders questions By Guy Yocom The decision handed down Tuesday by the Utah Supreme Court favoring former Signpost Editor John Redding following his suit against Weber State College is a five-page document that dealt with the competing questions that persisted throughout the case: Is data kept by the state government public information, and is the right of privacy of the public employees' violated by releasing their salaries? Undue Intrusion There was no undue-intrusion into the right of the privacy of the individuals, the court said, by releasing the salaries. Freedom of speech and of the press outwighed -considerations as to the right of privacy of the employees in this case, the court stated. The Court recounted precedent in both federal and state court cases, as well as the Constitution. New interpretations were made to clarify their stand on public information matters. x Concededly Difficult This was seemingly not easy for the Supreme Court, which admitted in their decision that "It is concededly difficult to define with precision the line of demarcation between that which is public and that which is private. As in so many areas of human affairs, there is a daylight, the dark, and the on current issues Concerning his presidential aspirations, he said, "I've said repeatedly for three years that I'm not a candidate for reelection. I withdrew my name in Massachusetts, and will in Connecticut and Wisconsin also. If there were a deadlock, and enough support generated for me-a very remote possibility I'd wouldn't honor those remarks with a comment." Some of the women who provided information, apparently didn't even know what the letters C-O-R-E represented, an anonyomous KUTV source stated, and one of the women interviewed is white. The CORE program currently has only black members. Investigation Pending Conflicting reports say an investigation of the college on race discrimination charges will begin either next week or as soon as the investigation of CORE is completed. An inspector apparently will be sent from Denver to take a second look at CORE'S financial records. A preliminary inspection was completed on Jan. 19 and CORE chairwoman Shirley Thomas, a WSC student, insists the organization's records are in order. twilight, in which the lines are blurred and that is where the problem arises." It wasn't precedent with which the court wholly stood in issuing their decision. The right of privacy, they said, was to be determined by "applying the commonly accepted standards of social property." Potential Evil The court concluded that the public institutions, which depend upon finances provided by the public, must disclose how the public money is spent-even when it comes to disclosing the salaries of their employees. There was a greater potential for evil, they said, in keeping the salaries secret than by ' making them public. Weber State had expressed fear that disclosing the salaries would have an adverse affect upon its ability to operate the college. The Supreme Court did not elaborate on whether or not the college would be hindered in its operation, but overrode the argument by adhering to the relentless questions of, what is public information, and when should it be kept private? The decision was unanimous with a 5-0 vote. No costs were awarded. The written decision was authored by Chief Justice Crockett. Justices Maughan, Hall, Wilkins and Stewart concurred with his dissertation. respond to my party's call," he said. Relative to favorite candidates, he reiterated that he'd taken "a strong stand not to support any particular candidate until the Republican party makes its selection, then I'll rally behind him all the way," he added, continued on page 2